Dealing with the death of a loved one is upsetting and stressful enough, but there are specific and sometimes complex rules to follow if you have been put in charge of managing their estate. The ins ...

So you're not a "10" in every which way. But you're probably pretty spectacular in some way, and definitely good enough in most areas of life. If ever there were a time to stop beating yourself up for ...

Explain what probate is and when it is needed Explain how probate is obtained and the actions needed before you can apply Explain how assets are valued upon death and how these assets may be taxed ...

Applying for probate is a difficult business. When someone dies, the executors (those people nominated by the deceased to manage their will) need to apply for a grant of probate, which allows them ...

Many families who have lost a loved one could face increased fees if they don't apply for probate before April – although those with smaller estates may be better off waiting until after the rules ...

• Grant of representation gives the executor the right to deal with the affairs of a deceased person. This process is known as probate. • Anyone mature and responsible can be made an executor. • The ...

The number of bereaved families waiting six months or more for probate has more than doubled, but the Government promises it is training extra staff to rapidly increase processing of applications.

Recent data from family courts highlights a significant shift in the way probate applications are handled, with the number of digital applications tripling over the past five years. As South East ...